Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dry Creek Connections Academy's student population of 119 students has declined by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dry Creek Connections Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Creek Connections Academy is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3456 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dry Creek Connections Academy's ranking?
Dry Creek Connections Academy is ranked #3456 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dry Creek Connections Academy often compared to?
Dry Creek Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Creekview Ranch by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Connections Academy?
119 students attend Dry Creek Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Dry Creek Connections Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dry Creek Connections Academy?
Dry Creek Connections Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dry Creek Connections Academy offer ?
Dry Creek Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dry Creek Connections Academy part of?
Dry Creek Connections Academy is part of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District.
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